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Joe Stockman is an independent consultant, software
designer, and author who has been using Microsoft Access since its
initial release. He’s also developed courseware and taught
classes in Access and VBA. Joe developed his first application in
Access, and then migrated into Visual Basic and VB.NET, where he
specializes in creating applications for the Windows Mobile
platform. He worked for several software companies before forming
his consulting business in 2002, where he deals with all types of
clients including healthcare, financial, government, manufacturing,
and small business. His ability to turn his customers’ wishes
into working applications keeps them satisfied. Joe’s also
writing the fundamentals column for the Advisor Guide to
Microsoft Access magazine.

Alan Simpson is the author of over 100 computer books on
databases, Windows, Web site design and development, programming,
and networking. His books are published throughout the world in
over a dozen languages and have millions of copies. Alan has also
taught introductory and advanced computer programming courses at
San Diego State University and the UCSD Extension. He has served as
a consultant on high-technology, educationoriented projects for the
United States Navy and Air Force. Despite that, Alan has no fancy
job title because he has never had a real job.